God appears on the #saints
Beloved and respected, all our members who follow the orthodox education that we convey on John Repentance page; We have sent you the following important lesson about the unity between Christ and the Church so we entrust you all to read and learn from it.
To speak of saints is to speak of God. Fire manifests itself in wood. The life of the saints is also a manifestation of God. Saint Paul said: "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me. He explained to us that it is Christ who dwells in the saints. Galatians 2:20. In his message, Saint John said, "Hereby we know that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit." : 1st John 4:13. What Christ revealed in the Holy Word, "At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you..." (John 14:20). This is why the apostles and the holy fathers who succeeded them said, "I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Matthew 28:20. This is when he told them that he will always be with them forever. It is when St. Paul asserts this that he says, "Christ lives in me." The righteousness of the saints not only for their souls, but also for their bodies, and for their clothes, because the clothes of St. Paul used to heal the sick. Acts 9:11 When he lived on earth for three years and six months, for Christ We are not told that the shadow of his garment healed the sick, but it was said about St. Paul. Because it was Christ himself who stayed with Paul, the sick were healed by Christ. Paul, whom Christ honored and chose, caused the sick to be healed.
Our Lord, `Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do'' (John 14:12), the promise he made to the saints is bound to be fulfilled. It is not said that the creature is greater than the creator and performs more miracles. Instead, when Christ Jesus was revealed in the flesh, he indicated that he would perform the miracle that he had not performed in three years and six months, on the saints until the end of time. When our Lord said, "He who believes in me", he means he who believes that he is a divine being who has become a human being. This means that he who believes that He is one with his Father's nature- the Father and his life with the Holy Spirit , in character, existence, power, will, and divinity. But not the one who just calls his holy name in vain. But the one who truly believes like this said, "He will do the works that I do (the miracles that I have done"). the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. Whosoever eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him." (John 6:53-56) It means that as fire melts iron, so I will live by grace.
Saint Paul, the light of the world, said, "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." 1st Cor 11:1 Why don't we say Christ directly? Is it difficult for him to say 'be like Christ?' it's not! Everything that Paul did was done by Christ, because Christ himself is in Paul. If it is said that the holy believers stood on one foot and prayed for seven years, it was Christ who did it through them, but a creature cannot do that by itself. But the Lord who dwells in the saints is omnipotent, so he also made them omnipotent. We also say with understanding, "O God of Abune Takle Haimat, glory and praise be to you," ; but we cannot say "Why did you do this on him?" .
About our Lady the Virgin #Mary
👉 Question፦ Beloved John's Repentance
Please explain I just watched a trailer for show called Mary and it shows, our Blessed Mother showing birth pang and she was screaming and peopleI from chatolic Christina said This movie is a misrepresentation of true Nativity. She did not experience it the Pain bcz she's Immaculate and preserved from any sins....
I just want ask what is our religion say about it and the birth...thank you
Answer፦ Peace to you, child. The question of the Theotokos' experience during the Nativity is one that has been contemplated by theologians and the faithful for centuries.
The film depiction you describe likely reflects a specific theological viewpoint, but it does not represent the fullness of understanding within the Orthodox Christian tradition.
We believe, as declared by the Holy Fathers and enshrined in our liturgical hymns, that the Virgin Mary gave birth miraculously, without pain or defilement, preserving her perpetual virginity. This is part of the miracle of the Incarnation.
However, we also acknowledge the reality of her human nature. The Orthodox Church does not teach that she was spared the natural anxieties and emotional experiences of a mother giving birth to the Savior of the world.
Some Church Fathers, while upholding her sinlessness and miraculous delivery, have suggested that Mary experienced labor pains out of her profound empathy for humanity's suffering, which Christ came to heal. This perspective highlights her compassionate heart and willingness to share in the human experience.
Ultimately, my child, the mysteries surrounding the Nativity surpass full human comprehension. We approach them with reverence and humility, drawing wisdom from Scripture and the teachings of the Church Fathers.
It is essential to remember that our faith centers on the profound truth of God becoming man in the person of Jesus Christ, born of the Virgin Mary. This miracle, in all its aspects, invites our awe, wonder, and unceasing thanksgiving.
May the name of the Holy God be praised forever and ever in every tongue that He has created, today and always.
May the blessings of God's mother, the virgin, and the cross be upon us. Amen.
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